Rebecca Redelmeier

Reporter, Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Rebecca Redelmeier is a reporter at Chalkbeat Philadelphia. She writes about public schools, early childhood education, and issues that impact students, families, and educators across Philadelphia. Previously, Rebecca reported on environmental issues for NPR member stations in New York state. Her past reporting has aired on NPR's national broadcasts and has appeared in outlets including The Washington Post, The Intercept, The Guardian, and The Hechinger Report.

FROM Chalkbeat Philadelphia

‘Extremely frustrating’: Philly community leaders blast district’s approach to closing schools

School district officials promised that residents would inform its facility planning process. But community leaders and parents say they’re not being heard.

Rebecca Redelmeier

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Carly Sitrin

| June 10

FROM Chalkbeat Philadelphia

DOJ investigates Philadelphia school district over asbestos monitoring

The school board initially planned to consider an agreement with the Department of Justice over an investigation into its asbestos management program at its Thursday meeting. But Board President Reginald Streater said the DOJ was not ready to proceed.

Rebecca Redelmeier

| May 29

FROM Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Pennsylvania lawmakers want schools to use state-approved science of reading curriculums

Two proposed bills would create resources and incentives for districts to teach students to read using research-backed strategies, including phonics and word decoding.

Rebecca Redelmeier

| May 27